At the Pitching Bootcamp at the ECenter, students learn not only how to transform a great idea and written summary into a successful pitch, but also how to present themselves in front of a crowd or panel. These are essential skills, regardless of career path.

The presenter for the evening was Todd Boucher '03, co-founder and partner at Hidden Collective and principal and founder at Leading Edge Design Group. Before the students got up to practice their own pitches, Todd addressed the making of a great performance: preparation, content, andpresentation. He encouraged self awareness in order to project authenticity. One of the important parts of making the pitch, Todd said, is emphasizing the impact of the idea.

It's clear the students got a lot out of the Bootcamp. Remarked one student, "I couldn't have asked for a more fun and educational experience!" Thank you to Bottomline Technologies for making this event possible!